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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.08, 23,033.40 and 6,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.08, 23,033.40 and 6,115.60 is: 9,173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.08 : 23,033.40 = 6,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.08/23,033.40 = 6,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.08x = 23,033.40 × 6,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.08x = 140,863,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,863,061.04/15,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.11

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